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Oct 31
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Life after Labour: Zarah Sultana on Pale...

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

How a trip to the West Bank in her teens set the Coventry MP on a path into politics.

Zarah Sultana joins Nick in the studio a few weeks before the launch of her new party with Jeremy Corbyn.

In the interview, they discuss her positions on NATO, the state of Israel, seeking power, and why she likened her relationship with Corbyn to the Gallagher brothers.

Producer: Daniel Kraemer Research: Chloe Desave Editor: Giles Edwards

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